Geraldine P. "Pearl" Ricciardi

SHREWSBURY: Geraldine P. "Pearl" (Booth) Ricciardi, 77, of 600 Lake St. , died Wednesday, January 5, 2005, in UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus. She leaves her husband of 30 years, Joseph F. Ricciardi; three sons, Gerald P. Richards of Colorado, Donald C. Richards of Oxford, Stephen F. Richards of Georgia; a daughter, Ilamae Kane of Florida; two stepsons, Ronald Ricciardi of Hubbardston, Joseph F. Ricciardi, Jr. of Shrewsbury; a stepdaughter, Margaret Prizzio of Hubbardston; two sisters, Mary A. McInnis of Worcester, Evelyn M. Cheroff of Leicester; 19 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A son, John P. Richards of Worcester, and two sisters, Gertrude C. Cohen of Worcester and Joyce O. Nickel of Galveston, Texas, all predeceased her. Pearl was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Harry E. and Eveline A. (McNulty) Booth. She moved to Shrewsbury 30 years ago. A CALLING HOUR will be from 7 to 8 p. m. , Monday, Jan. 10, in NORDGREN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 300 Lincoln St. , Worcester, followed by a FUNERAL SERVICE at 8 p. m. , in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Kelly Funeral Home, which is currently being renovated.